George Floyd Protests
Bystander footage of the in-custody death of George Floyd led to the firing of four Minneapolis police officers and violent protests in the city and throughout the nation. Derek Chauvin, the officer seen in the video kneeling on Floyd’s neck for several minutes, was later arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter, for which he was found guilty on April 20, 2021.
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The incident unfolded as officers were responding to a suspicious vehicle call, police said
The former Minneapolis cop is still facing a second-degree murder charge in George Floyd’s death
Three police chiefs discuss their department’s response to peaceful protests that became violent because of “bad actors”
The statement comes after a 19-year-old accused of striking an officer in the head with an aluminum bat was charged with first-degree assault
The suit alleges the use violates the National Environmental Policy Act as the chemicals accumulate on streets and seep into surrounding waterways
Police Chief Arradondo said he’s “excited and encouraged” by the offer, which would provide training to reduce excessive force incidents
The agency plans to have large three-digit numbers on the helmets by November 15
Police arrested two people on charges including reckless burning, interfering with police and disorderly conduct
The suspect was found with a loaded handgun after he was fatally shot by police, authorities said
In a court filing Monday, prosecutors said the former officers’ positions of trust and Floyd’s vulnerability could be used to justify longer sentences
The split panel denied an emergency motion to put a hold on the injunction that bars federal officers from using force, threats and dispersal orders against journalists
Some in the crowd refused orders to disperse during another night of protests over the lack of charges against a Wauwatosa police officer
A Minnesota judge cited safety concerns in his decision to allow Derek Chauvin to live in a neighboring state
A recent survey unveiled startling findings about the current psychological health of LEOs
Protesters decried the release of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis cop charged in George Floyd’s death, who posted bond Wednesday
Former cop Derek Chauvin was released from custody Wednesday after posting $1 million bond
The former police officer was released from custody Wednesday morning on a $1 million bond
No damage was done to the LAPD building, officials said, but windows and doors of nearby structures were broken
To rebuild trust between police and the public, neither party can hold on to stereotypical views of the other
A recent survey finds officers with 5-10 years of service may be at great risk for adverse mental health and diminished work productivity
Police said they knocked repeatedly and identified themselves before entering Taylor’s apartment, according to testimony
Attorney Tom Plunkett said the “riotous crowd” shows the men can’t get a fair trial in Hennepin County
A co-author of the study says the reason for the uptick could be a mix of two variables: widespread civil unrest and the pandemic
The measures include more independent investigations, oversight boards and a ban on carotid restraints
Oregon’s top U.S. prosecutor rejected a request from Portland’s mayor to end federal deputation of dozens of state and local police officers
City officials said they didn’t realize their agreement to deputize city police as federal marshals would last for at least the rest of the year
Interim Chief Adrian Diaz said 100 officers previously working inside precinct buildings will be back out on patrol over the next few days
Rioters hurled rocks, punched a police sergeant in the face and sprayed a chemical irritant at officers, police said
Rep. Lisa Willner, a Louisville Democrat, said she plans to file a new bill request Monday that would redefine the criminal charge
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